South Carolina State

Myrtle Beach, SC

Columbus, OH

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Property taxes are a significant expense for homeowners, often constituting a large portion of annual household costs. Given that property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home, it is crucial to ensure that this assessment is accurate. If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may have the opportunity to request a reduction in home taxes from your local county assessment office. This article will guide you through the process, providing valuable tips to help you successfully lower your property tax burden.

Tips to request a reduction in property taxes from your local county assessment

Colorado State

The mortgage rate lock-in effect is the strongest in Colorado. With rising mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market faces a mortgage rate lock-in effect, where homeowners are reluctant to sell their current home with its lower interest rate and buy a new home with today's higher rates. According to housing market data tracker Realtor.com, while this effect is prevalent across the nation, the lock-in gap—that is, the average mortgage interest rate homeowners are currently paying subtracted from the rate available to them for buying another property—varies largely by state. Nationally, the gap averages 3.15 percentage points, leading to a $618 monthly payment increase for new mortgages. Colorado has the widest gap, with homeowners expected to see their mortgage rates rise by 3.45 percentage points should they opt to sell and purchase a new home. In comparison, Texas homeowners have the smallest lock-in gap, with just 2.55 percentage points between rates on new and existing mortgages.

Homeowners in These States Face the Strongest Mortgage Rate Lock-in Effect

Converting your home into a rental property is one of the best ways to start generating passive income and wealth. This move, however, requires more than just advertising your property for rent; it requires proper management to ensure that there is steady income generation and proper management of the property. Some of the benefits that can be accrued include: You get paid extra income, you may benefit from tax relief, and most importantly, the value of your property will be boosted. However, to become a landlord, one has to learn the legal framework and how to deal with the issues that tenants may have. This is where good investment property advice comes in handy, advising on how to run the property so as to get the best returns for your investment.

From Homeowner to Landlord: A Practical Approach to Property Investment

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Susan Smith is trying to snag sugar daddies, sources say, as she anticipates a possible prison release nearly 30 years after being found guilty of drowning her two toddlers. BY: MEGA Nearly 30 years after being found guilty of drowning her two toddlers in a South Carolina lake, Susan Smith is apparently convinced she’ll be […]

Double-Toddler Killer Susan Smith ‘Has Lined Up Dirty Dozen Sugar Daddies' With Filthy Jailhouse Calls

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hattiesburg, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department (Official), a significant drug bust took place on July 7, 2024, following a meticulous operation conducted jointly by several law enforcement agencies. Investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration's Hattiesburg Post of Duty (HPOD), Gulfport Resident Office (GRO), alongside the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD), Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), Hancock County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Waveland Police Department (WPD), and Bay St. Louis Police Department (BSLPD) collaborated on the operation.

Over 250 pounds of meth seized headed for Mississippi Gulf Coast

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

ARMs can offer temporary relief for homebuyers who want to avoid paying higher mortgage rates — however, they also come with risk.

Thousands of homeowners are about to get slammed with higher monthly payments

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

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Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism.
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Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us

Wisconsin State

Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, according to court records from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The operator listed Manufacturers Bank and Pizza Hut as its top unsecured creditors with respective claims of over $21 million and $2.2...

Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Tupelo, MS

Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Murrells Inlet, SC

Conway, SC

Longs, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Little River, SC

Pawleys Island, SC

Calabash, NC

Loris, SC

Aynor, SC

Sunset Beach, NC

Longwood, NC

Gresham, SC

Tabor City, NC

Georgetown, SC

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Myrtle Beach homeowners face tax changes with new millage rates & property assessments

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — Homeowners in Myrtle Beach city limits can expect some changes, as council members passed a resolution for new millage rates Tuesday....

Myrtle Beach homeowners face tax changes with new millage rates & property assessments

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